A remarkable panoramic and partially aerial view of a crowded scene at the Golden Temple, Amritsar circa 1930. It shows the then newly built surrounding buildings including the clock tower as well as the Darshani Deori (gateway) with the original paintwork – now whitewashed.

The city’s principal mosque was begun by Shah Jahan in 1650. Five thousands masons worked on its construction for 6 years. The French traveller Francois Bernier described how, during the reign of Shah Jahan’s son, Aurangzeb, the streets of the city were watered in preparation for his visit to prayers.

Also known as Secundra Bagh, a villa and garden estate on the outskirts of Lucknow. The scene of fierce fighting during the 'Indian Mutiny' of 1857, it was used by sepoys as a refuge from British troops.

Established as a hill station by the British in the 1850s, sometimes known as ‘Queen of the Hills’, Murree is especially popular as a summer resort for the residents of Islamabad and the cities of the Punjab.

Albumen print. Mounted on an album leaf and titled in a contemporary hand. 275 x 205mm. (11 x 8.25ins).